Well ahead of November election, Glen Cove councilman throws in his hat for mayor

A Glen Cove city councilman is challenging the sitting mayor in November's election.

Two-term City Councilman Anthony Gallo Jr. announced Wednesday afternoon that he will run against Mayor Reginald Spinello.

Gallo, a Republican, was first elected to the council in 2011 and re-elected in 2013. He was the top vote-getter both times he ran.

"Basically what I want to do is serve the people of Glen Cove," Gallo said. "I know the community and I believe in a better Glen Cove."

"I have learned that even when advocating for causes that would benefit the public, unfortunately there are political forces that emerge and create a culture that becomes a disservice to the community," he said.

The Republicans took control of the council last November, in a special election after more than two decades of Democratic control. Last year's election left the council with four Republicans, two Democrats and one Independence Party member.